Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims

President Trump is following his regular playbook: shift the goalposts to increase his leverage in anticipation of a negotiation to come,

Wechsler said

Trump, Bibi belong in jail, Palestine is not for sale,

the demonstrators chanted

You'll make that into an international, unbelievable place. I think the potential and the Gaza Strip is unbelievable,

Trump said

Many Gazans descended from Palestinians who fled parts of present-day Israel and have never been able to return to their previous homes. I’m skeptical many would be willing to leave even a shattered Gaza,

he said